Rating of
4/4
Heat review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 09/10/11
A talented cast consisting of the main antagonist criminal tactician Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro), Lieutenant Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino), and Chris Shiherlis (Val Kilmer). McCauley’s team consists of Chris, Michael Cheritto (Tom Sizemore), Trejo (Danny Trejo), and Waingro (Kevin Gage). Hanna has marital problems and her step daughter Lauren (Natalie Portman) is affected. Neil discovers that Charlene Shiherlis (Ashley Judd) is cheating on Chris with Alan Marciano (Hank Azaria). Memorable quotes from the film: Vincent Hanna – “I gotta hold on to my angst. I preserve it because I need it. It keeps me sharp (snaps fingers), on the edge (snaps fingers), where I gotta be.” Neil McCauley – “I don't even know what I'm doing anymore. I know life is short, whatever time you get is luck. You want to walk? You walk right now. Or on your own... on your own you choose to come with me. And all I know is... all I know is there's no point in me going anywhere anymore if it's going to be alone... without you.” “Don't let yourself get attached to anything you are not willing to walk out on in 30 seconds flat if you feel the heat around the corner.”
Aside from the action, slick direction and amazing performances, the picture is brilliant because of the character’s flawed personas. Vincent’s dedication has pulled away the feelings of his wife Justine. Charlene cheating on Chris but eventually reforms. Neil suddenly leaving Eady (Amy Brenneman) because of one last job to do. Lauren commits suicide because of her situation. Soundtrack used on the film fit the mood. The pace of the storytelling never flails so its length is unnoticeable. Overall, Heat is a great movie that analyzes human conditions if placed in certain uncontrollable situations or events. It is definitely a classic in its own right.
